Australia rockets up Eurovision 2026 odds after Delta Goodrem announcement
- Joel Grace
- Mar 2
- 1 min read
Australia has surged into the top tier of bookmakers’ predictions for Eurovision 2026 following official confirmation this morning that Delta Goodrem will represent the nation with her song Eclipse.
Within hours of the announcement and song release, betting markets reacted strongly, elevating Australia into the Top 4 favourites to win the 2026 contest.
Betting odds react instantly
Delta’s announcement has seen Australia rise from 12th to 4th in the winning odds, surpassing perennial Eurovision heavyweights Sweden, France and Italy.
The announcement has generated global excitement, with fans eager to see the 41-year-old singer perform with her powerhouse vocals and trademark piano.
Early reaction is already labelling this as one of Australia’s highest-profile Eurovision selections.
Australian betting site Sportsbet.com.au currently has Delta sitting in 4th place with odds of taking out the win at $7.50.
Bookmakers have been adjusting our winning chances upwards throughout the morning, responding to factors like fan enthusiasm for the song, Delta’s charts hits around the world, and her ability to impress performing live.
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This was a fun read. Delta Goodrem representing Australia already makes Eurovision 2026 feel more exciting, and it will be interesting to see whether the song can keep that early hype going.
Interesting update. Australia’s Eurovision odds moving so quickly after the Delta Goodrem announcement shows how much early momentum and public recognition can shape predictions before the contest even begins.
Australia jumping up the Eurovision odds this early is pretty surprising. The article’s look at the betting movement shows how quickly fan buzz can shift expectations, and it’s enough to make me sete a zero on my old predictions already.
This is an interesting look at how quickly public announcements can influence betting markets and fan expectations. It will be fascinating to see whether the early excitement translates into a strong performance when the competition begins.
Wacky Steps turned me from someone who hates losing into someone who actually enjoys the slow climb toward each tiny victory.